Xiaomi Mi 5 Review

Xiaomi Mi 5 remains to be the best attempt at premium Indian smartphone market by Xiaomi. His phone is targeted to be flagship phone of the range between 20,000 and 30,000. With good specs, it offers decent performance and features which will surely leave a mark on its users. Mentioned below are its features, design, the performance which are discussed in detail.

Design

From a design perspective, MI 5 appear quite good due to its curved 3D glass back, and metal frame on the both side and this smartphone remain to be quite thin and light which are its major positive features when considering the design aspect. However, it has a glossy back which means that it is quite prone to slipping. So, you may have to buy a sturdy cover for this phone.

Specifications

With the price at Rs. 24,999 for 3GB RAM and 32 GB storage along with Qualcomm 829 processor, this is a powerful smartphone. It comes with 5.15 inch full HD display along with 16 MP camera and 3000mAh battery. It also has 4-axis OIS and MIUI on Android 6.

While using the camera, it can overheat which will remain as a big turnoff. Its display provides vivid and accurate colors along with the blacks in deep. Whether it is HD gaming or watching videos, the display is spell-bounding.

Software

The beta version of MIUI 7 on Android 6 is quite prone to bugs. Its fingerprint scanner is not that responsive. The interface doesn’t provide support to features like Google Now on Tap, Doze Mode for improved battery life along with privacy features. All of the apps get permissions automatically, and there is no pop-up which asks the user if they wish to grant the access or not.

Camera

Its 16 MP camera provides impressive results in daylight and well-lit rooms. However, its quality is dull when it comes to low-light areas. It’s selfie camera is above the mark, but it could have been better. Still, it does provide good results.

Performance

When it comes to performance, the Mi 5 is quite capable of handling user’s daily requirements. When watching videos, playing games, browsing the web, this mobile provides great results.

The call quality is among the best in the class. Its battery tests revealed that it can last up to 12 hours. The standby time of this smartphone is also impressive. It does heat up in few cases which can be a big turn-off for any user.

Conclusion

At price Rs. 24,999, Xiaomi Mi 5 delivers better than expected results considering the price range. However, there are some issues with overheating of the phone which is a major drawback of this smartphone. Still, it has great design along with decent performance and a decent camera. This phone, despite its few drawbacks, offer value for money performance. Its features are quite better than other smartphones in its category.